Project Executive - Mission Critical

About Alston Construction

Alston Construction Company is a nationwide general contractor, with more than 20 offices coast to coast. For over 35 years we have delivered on our promises to our employees, clients, and business partners. We offer extremely competitive salaries, a superb benefits package, and a great place to work! In addition to routinely receiving awards for our projects and safety performance, we have also received numerous “Best Places to Work” awards!

We look for passionate construction professionals who share our core values, to include: commitment, integrity, teamwork, and respect. As our CEO, Paul Little, says “In order to be successful at Alston Construction, you must enjoy seeing success in others.” If this sounds like you and what you’re looking for, we’d love to hear from you!

Our top tier benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, prescription safety glasses, short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance/AD&D, HSA, health FSA, dependent daycare FSA, EAP, 401(k), Roth 401(k), After-Tax Roth In-Plan Conversion; paid vacation and sick time, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, Tickets at Work, paid Identity Theft Protection (family coverage) and more!

The Project Executive plays a key leadership role in driving operational success of the company by overseeing the daily management, coordination, and execution of high stakes projects within assigned business units. This role is responsible for ensuring the effective performance of project teams, including mentoring, developing, and training operations staff to uphold the highest standards of excellence. The Project Executive ensures all projects align with company policies, industry’s best practices, and financial objectives.

A particular focus is placed on mission critical facilities - such as data centers and other continuously operating environments - which demand expertise in fast-track delivery, advanced MEP systems, phased commissioning, and uncompromising quality and reliability standards.

Springfield, IL (On-site | Travel Required)

The Project Executive will be primarily involved with performing the following duties and responsibilities.

• As part of the mission critical leadership team, this position requires a balanced skillset of; business development, relationship management, preconstruction management, operational excellence, business strategy, and team leadership.
• Participate in establishing short and long-term goals and objectives for business unit(s), consistent with corporate goals and objectives, and communicate to staff.
• Make recommendations for ways to improve business operations (including processes, procedures and best operating practices), looking for ways to improve efficiency and profitability and to increase client satisfaction.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with Company staff, prospective and current clients, architects, engineers, and subcontractors. Provide oversight to ensure Operations staff is properly managing client relationships.
• Review contracts and assist VP/GM, SVP/RM and Risk Management with mitigating risks associated with project and contract terms.
• Identify key issues in contract disputes and assist in mediating the issues to an acceptable resolution by all parties.
• Assist VP/GM, SVP/RM and Risk Management in managing warranty and post warranty claims.
• Provide oversight to ensure all projects are completed in a quality manner, on time and within budget.
• Review ongoing project performance, to include staffing, document control, job cost management, quality control, proper change order processing, attaining/enhancing fee, etc.
• Ensure subcontracts are “bought” in a fair and equitable manner and confirm all scope is purchased at a current market price.
• Act within and ensure compliance with Alston Construction’s “Levels of Authority”.
• Coordinate and confer with staff to resolve operating problems and challenges.
• Resolve conflicts that could impede Alston Construction’s ability to meet goals and client expectations.
• Consistently provide others with appropriate day-to-day and strategic…